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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1921

Page

6

Passenger train schedule snippet with Pullman sleeper

Saunders general passenger agent announces train connections from Shenandoah Junction via Roanoke Pocahontas Welch and to Philadelphia New York with Pullman sleeper options and intermediate stops to Hagerstown Harrisburg and Wilkes Barre.

Jonm Pullman Parier Bristol Roanoke Pocahontas Welch Williamson Onslem N. Y Hagerstown Harris Wi. Saunders W. B. Rpvill Pas Mer

An Old Recipe to Darken Hair

An old time remedy promises to darken hair naturally using sulfur and sage mixtures. The method involves dampening a sponge with the solution and applying gradually to hair, claiming gray disappears after a few applications and hair becomes dark and glossy. The ad notes Wyeth’s bax and presents the recipe as inexpensive and effective.

Wyeth

Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Frederick County Virginia

Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on June 4 1921 at 12 o clock the tract of land in Frederick County described as about 91 acres located in Gainesboro District with orchards a good house and water. Sale to be cash or with two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy. J M Steck Special Commissioner Bond by J M Steck. C C Brannon Clerk of Circuit Court.

Frederick County Mary Lemuel A. Clark Court House Winchester Virginia Ck County James Clark Gainesboro A. Q O. Murphy Wnder

Sulphur Eczema Cream Promises Quick Skin Relief

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur cream as a remedy for itchy irritated skin, eczema, rashes, and dryness. Applied once, itching stops. after two to three uses, the eczema fades and skin becomes clear and smooth. Made with sulphur and sold in drug stores.

Noth

Dimestone Farm For Sale With Several Buildings

Sale of a acres on Main Street featuring a brick barn eight rooms with outbuildings and cellars. Attractive price to quick sale. Property includes four dwellings six rooms with alleys and sewerage. inquire at Faddox firm for details.

New Army Machine Gun Penetrates Tank Armor at 200 Yards

Major Lee O Wright of the Army Ordnance Department announced at the Rock Island Arsenal that a new fully automatic gun, developed as an outgrowth of the war, can penetrate one inch armor plates at two hundred yards. The weapon, modeled after the Browning gun, weighs six pounds and fires at a velocity of about 2 500 feet per second.

Associated Press Rock Island Til Freed States Army Lee O. Wright Army Ordnance Department Vane Ordnance American Society of Mechanical Engineers Woe Island Arsenal

Amendments Sought to U S Road Bill by Maryland NC Officials

May 27 Ington Maryland and North Carolina highway officials endorsed Townsend 300 million good roads bill. Secretary Perdwin proposed amendments to limit federal powers and avoid nullifying Maryland 28 million spent building 1700 miles of roads. He argued license fees could maintain existing Maryland roads at about 1000 dollars per mile annually.

Associated Press Ington Townsend Maryland North Carolina Philip B. Perdwin Federal Commission Mrerlman

Market Slump After Morning Rally In Rail and Steel Stocks

New York stocks slid in late morning trading as rails and steels fell 1 to 2 points while call money opened at 7 percent. Judge Gary’s address to the American Iron and Steel Institute stirred discussion amid heavy London selling and a volatile closing. Volume reached about 550,000 shares.

Associated Press New York Gary American Iron and Steel Institute British Exchange London

House Passes Budget Bill Dictating Federal Budget System

The House approved the conference report on the federal budget measure today, adopting the bill and sending it to the President for signature. The action completed a long legislative process establishing a formal budget framework.

HOUSE Associated Press Washington

Rickenbacker Resumes Transcontinental Flight From Cheyenne

In Cheyenne on May 27 Eddie Rickenbacker the World War Ace began a trans continental flight as a passenger in a mail plane piloted by C D Pick up. He planned to reach Omaha then take command to Washington for a banquet. Earlier a plane turnover and poor availability forced delays.

Associated Press Cheyenne Wyo Reddie Rickenbacker C.D. Pickup Omaha Rickenbacker Walington Redwood City Cal Neb Eddie Rickenbacker Washington Post Office Department Chicago

Insect Killer P D Q Promoted for Bed Bugs and Ants

An advertisement touts P D Q as a chemical remedy for bed bugs and ants including their eggs. It mentions availability via mail order with prepaid terms and references a glossy cover and retail scent.

P.D. Q

Notice of chancery decree appointment and June hearing

Frederick County Virginia chancery decree from Miriam Pingley estate directs commissioner to report on all assets and beneficiaries and to advertise in The Evening Star for four weeks. On June 15 1921 the commissioner will proceed at 18 Rouss Avenue Winchester to carry out the decree and require parties in interest to appear with evidence.

W. A. McKown B. B.cidvéniter Ana ‘L. Ro ‘Clevenger Iis Court Pepart Reutzid Miriam Pingley EB. B. Clevenger Evening Star Winchester Virginia Commissioner's Rouss Avenue

Public Sale of Valuable Farm in Frederick County Virginia

Public auction to sell 121 acres in Opequon District three miles southeast of Stephens City. Sold by deed of trust against A Q Murphy and wife on defaulted bonds. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and a deed of trust. Auctioneer T Russell C P Duvall. May 21 1921 at 11 AM.

Opequon Frederick County Virginia Stephens City Valley Turnpike Reliance Walters Cadwallader Funkhouser Stickley G. B. Kline T. Russell -C Cee Toy P. Duvall

Power company bonds for sale in Northern Virginia

For sale Northern Virginia Power Company bonds in denominations 100 500 and 1000 dollars. Pay 4 percent. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate advertise bond sale and related services with page references 1p18 22 25 28.

Northern Virginia Power Company Hansbrough & Carter

Salvation Army Homes Offer Self Supporting Safe Housing

The Salvation Army runs self supporting boarding homes for girls with Matrons who are trained nurses and caring friends. Facilities include music reading laundry sewing and a place to meet friends. Costs are low around 3.50 per week in Chicago and similar across 30 homes nationwide. The homes emphasize comfort over show and provide safety and Christian cheer.

Einai Salivation Army Salvation Army Chicago United States Achitor

Seizure of Grover Teradoll Property in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on May 27 Col. Thomas W. Miller alien property custodian seized all Grover A. Teradoll's city assets valued around 860000. The property includes deposits in Seattle and various local banks and is held by Mrs Emma Teradoll under power of attorney. The action follows the presidents directive under the trading with the enemy oath and aims to curb proceeds Grover may receive from the United States while in Germany.

Pepa Philadelphia Grover A. Teradoll Germany Thomas W. Miller United States Eattle Emma Grover Miller

Two Married at Grace Lutheran Parsonage

Two couples wed yesterday afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on Market Street. Rev A Kelley officiated as Walter Jams Mosser, a Wormlesboro machinist, and Alma Rebecca Stoner of Cumberland County, Pa., and Claude Albert Henkel, a Luray railroad worker, wed Myrtle Dorothy Triplett of Winchester after obtaining licenses at City Hall.

Grace Lutheran Martet Street A. Kelley Walter Jams Mosser Wormlesbore Alma Rebecca Stoner Cumberland County Corporation Court Claude Albert Henkel Luray Myrtle Dorothy Triplett Winchester Mr. Kelly

Diet and Health Hints On Fats and Digestion

A fragment discusses fats from fresh cream to peanut and olive oil, ranking digestive readiness. It notes mastication aids digestion more than assumed and that olive oil can be aerated in the mouth to form a cream for easier swallowing. The text appears from a health column by Tosegh Me of Wright, Illinois.

The Industrial Home Offers Work and Help to Needy

The Industrial Home converts waste into cash and aid, placing unemployed men to work repairing used goods, sorting materials, and driving wagons. It highlights the vast list of items donated, from common trash to artificial limbs, and notes meals and beds funded by labor. The Salvation Army stores provide clothing, auctions run daily, and a wedding and housekeeping aid program is mentioned. The Kings Daughters will meet Mrs George W Kurtz Saturday at four.

Galvation Army Salvation Army Ollons George W. Kurtz

Brazilian Roads Test Drivers With Harsh Travel Conditions

The article notes motorists in South America need patience pluck and stam ina to cope with Brazilian roads which are almost impassable and generally uncomfortable. Travel presents one of the severest tests to motor car operators navigating the terrain.

South America Brazil

Petition to determine attorney's fee in Virginia chancery suit

In Frederick County Circuit Court on May 12 1921 petitioners Guyer Ward and Larrick seek judgment for legal services rendered for E A Rogers Amanda V Graves Mollie J Graves and Emma F Graves The order requires nonresident defendants to appear within 15 days and to publish notice in The Evening Star Winchester weekly for four weeks with a copy affixed to court house door by May 28 1921 Brannon Clerk.

C. B. Guyer R. M. Ward Herbert Mae Gers Amanda V Graves Molli . Graves Emma F. Graves Virginia Inter Pis Evening Star Winchester Este Brannon, Clerk Guyer Wis & Larrick P. A City of Chester Theodore BK. Parker Ida Fisher W. EB. Poisal James Parker Frances Parker PD. W. G. Poisal, Adm’r of Caroline P. Barr Caroline P. Barr D. W. B. Poisal Doc Uus Pd Abs Beverley Ward & Larrick

And Every Inch Outlaw

Mexico spans 1900 miles NW to SE with widths from 140 to 750 miles across varying terrain and borders.

Mexico

Pruster's Sale of City Property in Winchester Virginia

By virtue of a deed of trust dated February 25 1915 the undersigned offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock M on Saturday June 25 1921 the lot at 116 East Cecil Street fronting 25 12 feet with 100 feet depth a residence with one room terms one third cash day of sale balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by bond bearing interest secured by deed of trust and policy of insurance H Lynch Trustee

City of Winchester Court House Winchester Virginia Cecil Street Jon Said H. Lynch

Notice of land sale in Frederick County Virginia 1909

F. W. Hancock Charles Worthington Elizabeth Worthington and Bruce Worthington are notified a 50 acre tract on Mount N Mountain in Back Creek District Frederick County Virginia was sold January 4 1909 for delinquent taxes to the Commonwealth of Virginia and a purchase application has been filed. The record shows you are interested in the land and you have six months to respond to protect interests. This notice is dated May 14 1921 and signed by Brannon Clerk of the Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia.

Fis W. B. Hancock Charles Worthington Elzabeth Worthington Bruce Worthington N! Mountain Back Creek Frederick County Commonwealth of Virginia

Potatoes and protective bags discussed for handling heat

A fragmentary note describes hot potatoes and protective bags used to prevent burns to hands and arms. It mentions ovens or heat sources and the necessity of safe handling precautions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Flollaly J. M Steck J. M. Steckeos C.C. Brannon Prico Eaby Boyd's Drug CO Circuit Court of Frederickaty Th. Clevenger Adm Daceised Jas. P. Reardon M. M. Lynch Ds.t ALLER Vrlacht Bey Tosegh Me Srazi Road People’s Drug Co., Inc Dio L & AN Lucas Ater Circuit Court of the County of Frederick J. A. Rogers Geo. W. Graves Amanda V. Graves Mollie J. Graves Emma PF. Graves Pruster Brannon Sabo Els Meio Shi Tee Dee Phu
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